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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Porsche Cayenne Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Porsche Cayenne Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $76,905

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $47,940

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelC-ClassCayenne
TrimC63 AMGTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $58,930 $116,500
Lighting Package 1,290  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Multimedia Package 2,790  
AMG Leather Package 3,090  
Lane departure warning 850 690
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720  
Rear side airbags 420  
Proximity key 650 890
Carbon fiber trim 2,590 1,340
Limited-slip rear differential 2,030  
Sport Chrono Package   770
Torque vectoring, brake-based   1,490
Voice control for nav and audio   0
Blind spot warning system   850
Auto-dimming headlights   610
Rearview camera   655
Lighting Package 1,200  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Multimedia Package 2,595  
AMG Leather Package 2,874  
Lane departure warning 791 0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669  
Rear side airbags 391  
Proximity key 605 0
Carbon fiber trim 2,409 0
Limited-slip rear differential 1,888  
Sport Chrono Package   0
Torque vectoring, brake-based   0
Voice control for nav and audio   0
Blind spot warning system   0
Auto-dimming headlights   0
Rearview camera   0
Options (change) 15,400 7,295
Options (change) 14,324 0
Destination 875 1,050
Gas Tax 1,700 0
Total Price $76,905 $124,845

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Porsche Cayenne

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $70,732
Model Year20122017
ModelC-ClassCayenne
TrimC63 AMGTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine451hp V8520hp V8
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG14/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12665, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18265/50-19
Total Price$76,905$124,845
Adjustments for Features0-9,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,905$115,620

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20122017
ModelC-ClassCayenne
TrimC63 AMGTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Air compressor $35
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Power liftgate $350
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Hill descent control $250
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Rear seat pass-through $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat $50
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Lockable rear differential $150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding $350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition $200
Off-road navigation system $0
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Boost gauge $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights $125
Intersection assist $25
LED headlights $1000
Performance meter $150
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300
Heated second row seats $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,965$12,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-78

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20122017
ModelC-ClassCayenne
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in114.0 in
Length180.7 in191.1 in
Width69.7 in78.7 in
Height56.3 in67.4 in
Curb Weight3,924 lb.4,817 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.22.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft323.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.462.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested130096%
Total Not Requested504%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo

Torque vectoring, brake-based
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Lockable rear differential150No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
Auto-dimming headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Intersection assist25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer75Yes
Performance meter150No
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested17554%
Total Not Requested15046%

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